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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY
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● Insufficient detergent. Youmay need to increase amount ofdetergent used if
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load is larger than normal, if soils are oily or heavier than average, if water
level is large or if water is Hard to Extremely Hard.
● Waternot hot enough for type of load. Be sure water heater is set to deliver
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hot water at the washer at 140~150‘F. Do not wash when other hot water
needs-such as dishwashing or family baths-are heavy.
● Pbor or inferior detergent. Change to phosphate detergent, if possible. Follow
these steps:
1. Use water conditioner, (such as Calgon brand)
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4. Use bleach where possible
5. Use Plt-SOakaids
6. Install water softener
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● Wtier overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil,
causing gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of load,
Q Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is
sufficient. However,when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments
you may need to use twice the recommended amount of detergent.
● Use of soap in hard water. Switch to a phosphate det&gent, or follow six steps
described above.
● Wmhing too long may result in increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash
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, times for smaller loads.
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at the start of agitation. Seepage 18.
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● Torestore grayedclothes, follow one of these procedures:
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: .1. Put clothes in washer. Fill with HOI’ water. Check Manufacturers’ Care
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~complete removalof body soildue to constantuse of insufficient detergent.
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Check hem of T-shirt or pillow case. If they are white and center is yellow,
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it contains body oil. Restore whiteness following procedures on “Grayed
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